McGregor fought Mendes with serious ACL injury
After defeating Chad Mendes for the interim UFC featherweight championship at UFC 189, it was revealed by McGregor and his coach that he had a knee injury that prevented him from kicking for a portion of his training camp.
While no further details were given, McGregor has now revealed that he tore almost all of his ACL.
During a Q&A with fans in Dublin McGregor explained the extent of the injury.
“Fourteen weeks before the fight I tore 80 percent of my ACL.”
I had a lot of experience coming back from that injury. I was aware of my body, I was aware of my balance. I had a good team around me. I trusted everyone that was there. That’s how I perform.”
“So, once again, I had a lot of adversity to overcome,” McGregor continued. “But honestly, I went into that fight and I beat Chad on one leg. After going through that adversity I feel like I have gained three new legs.”
The injury did not require surgery, and McGregor will fight Jose Aldo at UFC 194 on December 12th.
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